A spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry said Beijing “is closely following the situation in Syria and hopes that stability will return as soon as possible”, reports Al Jazeera.
“We urge relevant parties in Syria to ensure the safety and security of the Chinese institutions and personnel in Syria,” the spokesperson said.
The official added that China’s Embassy in Syria is still carrying out its duties and that the Chinese government has “been actively helping Chinese nationals who wish to leave the country”.
China has had friendly relations with al-Assad.
In September 2023, Beijing offered to help reconstruct the war-torn country as al-Assad visited the southern Chinese city of Hangzhou.
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